KJV ORIGINAL
And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus left the area around Tyre and Sidon and headed back to the Sea of Galilee, traveling through the region of Decapolis.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus was always on the move, bringing hope to new places and new people.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of Jesus, Tyre and Sidon were prosperous Phoenician cities on the Mediterranean coast, outside Jewish territory, known for their trade and pagan influences. Jesus had just healed the daughter of a Gentile woman there, illustrating his willingness to extend mercy beyond Israel. He then journeyed back toward the Sea of Galilee, passing through the Decapolis, a federation of Greek-influenced cities, which highlighted his outreach to diverse regions and peoples.
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